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The following crimes are from the week of Sept. 11-18, 2011.

Sept. 12. 8600 block of Germantown Avenue. A customer at TD Bank reported that a T-mobile cell phone that was left on a table was taken at 4:05 p.m. The phone was valued at $500.

Sept. 14. 8300 block of Stenton Avenue. An employee of Bristol Environmental reported that he parked his company vehicle, a 2002 Chevrolet van, and when he returned to it a yellow 2’ x 18’ air over liquid tester worth $8,000 was missing. It was reported at 2 p.m.

Sept. 15. 7700 block of Crittenden St. A black, female, light complexion, approximately 5’6” tall, wearing a grey shirt, navy jacket, Capri pants is suspected of stuffing nine cans of Gerber starter food in a bag and feeling the store, before driving off in a Ford Explorer. The stolen items are valued at $140.

Sept. 16. 8100 block of Germantown Ave. A wallet containing $250, credit cards and identification was reported taken at the laundromat when the owner left it on the counter.

Sept. 17. 8000 block of Cherokee St. A resident reported a registration sticker missing from a blue 2003 Honda Civic at 3:30 p.m.

Summary — Five crimes for week: three thefts and two theft from vehicles.

If you have been the victim of a crime and would like information, service or support, call Northwest Victims Service, 6301 Germantown Ave., Second Floor, Suite One, 215-438-4410. The service is free.

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